Archive · 8 Jun 2025
China to Expedite Rare Earth Exports to EU, Brandy Duties Review
China is making it easier for European companies to get permits to buy rare earths, which are needed to make cars, airplanes, and computers.
This is happening because the EU and China are having trade disagreements.
China has also put tariffs on European brandy, but may change that soon.
They are also discussing electric vehicle prices.
Both sides are talking to each other to solve these problems.
China will expedite rare earth export licenses to EU companies via a ‘green channel’.
This aims to alleviate supply chain disruptions for European industries.
Final decision on EU brandy import duties expected by July 5.
Price commitment discussions on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to the EU are ongoing.
The announcement follows trade talks between China and the EU.
- Who
- China's Ministry of Commerce, EU, French companies
- What
- China is expediting rare earth export approvals to the EU.
- When
- June 7th (announcement), Brandy duties decision by July 5
- Where
- China and EU
- Why
- To alleviate supply chain issues and address trade tensions.
China's Actions
EU Concerns
Brandy Tariffs
China's Actions
Brandy tariffs were implemented shortly after EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
EU Concerns
Brandy tariffs are considered pure retaliation.
- Items
- rare earth exports
- Industries Affected
- electric vehicles, aerospace, semiconductors
- Location
- China
- Other Trade Issues
- Trade investigation into EU brandy imports
- Brandy Duty Decision Deadline
- July 5
Sources
China seeks to establish ‘green channel’ for rare earth exports to EU
China approves some rare-earth export applications: Commerce Ministry
China offers ‘green channel’ for rare earth exports to EU amid mounting tensions